Death and Life are in the power of the tongue.
Proverbs 18:21
I Choose Life.
In this day and perhaps in the past people dripped their negativity down on one another. We have all been there. Someone will say something negative to you. True or Not. And that comment LIVES with us and in us. And sometimes our entire life.
I was listening to the local Christian radio station this am. And the ladies were talking about encouraging one another. So they attempted to say kind words to one another. And as I listened to this terrible attempt of finding something to compliment the other one I thought. .WOW. They have nothing positive to say. "You look nice today" Is that all? My husband, when we were dating, was always so surprised at how encouraging I was. Always positive and saying things uplifting. He thought 'that won't last'. But we are CALLED for THAT TO LAST. Jesus said to LOVE. No matter what. And all through out the Bible Christians are called to encourage others. There is a verse that I have always attributed to 'foul language' I bet you know the verse. Ephesians 4:29. In the English Standard Version. is says "LET NO CORRUPTING Talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those that hear. "
Corrupting: to alter, falsify, manipulate, tamper with. Altering someone mentally as we know, causes lasting damage. Studies say. 7 positive things counter act 1 negative. I believe we should stir up one another to love and good works as James says in Hebrews 10:24. Let's practice what we profess! To be followers of Jesus Christ, show and speak and be love to one another. So how do you do it? Guard your tongue and speak. OUT LOUD.. don't just think. "They know how I feel" Hearing it, speaking words of life and love into their souls speaks volumes for a persons confidence, self esteem, happiness and even physical health.
I really like it when you....
I love the way you...
You are so......
Just thinking of you makes me smile....
I really appreciate when you.....
I know you ____________for me and it means so much to me
I love you.
I missed you today.
I was thinking about you.
I can't wait to see you.
Find the good in them and tell them. Iron sharpens iron. Do not conform to the negativity this world has to offer. Transform by renewing your mind. And then you can discern the will of God. What is GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and Perfect. I found 100 verses about encouraging others! It is not just a passing thing it is a central part of God's plan of Christ Like Followers walking this earth!
1 Peter 4:8-10 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. Love conquers all. And when we love others and profess that love to them. WHAT can they accomplish?! And in return their words speak life and love. And those who they come in contact with. CONTAGION. Just as the early church spread like wild fire so can we for such a time as this. This was a foreign way of thinking. LOVE. LOVE others. Give to others. It is what Jesus taught. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved Children! And watch the lives of your loved ones and yours change. Consider it pure joy! Whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Find the good Beloved. It is there. Waiting to be revealed.
Laura Diane Robey.
My unfailing love you will not be moved
